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Damian Lillard reunites with the Portland Trail Blazers on 3-Year, $42M Deal | First Things First

Damian Lillard reunites with the Portland Trail Blazers on 3-Year, $42M Deal | First Things First

Nick Wright reacts to Damian Lillard reuniting with the Portland Trail Blazers on a 3-year, $42 million deal. ... Continue Reading
Pelicans Rookie Derik Queen Sidelined at Least 3 Months After Wrist Surgery

Pelicans Rookie Derik Queen Sidelined at Least 3 Months After Wrist Surgery

Pelicans rookie Derik Queen is likely to miss at least the start of training camp after having surgery to repair a torn ligament in his wrist. ... Continue Reading
'Unfair' to expect Joel Embiid to play a full season ever again | First Things First

'Unfair' to expect Joel Embiid to play a full season ever again | First Things First

Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes discuaa Joel Embiid's cautious return from knee surgery and his ongoing battle with injuries, which limited him to just 19 games in the 2024-25 season. The panel debates how Embiid's chronic health issues impact the Philadelphia 76ers' championship aspirations and if "The Process" can ever truly achieve its potential with their star consistently sidelined. ... Continue Reading
Lakers Add Guard? Chris Paul-Suns Reunion? Best Fits for NBA Free Agents

Lakers Add Guard? Chris Paul-Suns Reunion? Best Fits for NBA Free Agents

While the high-priced NBA signings have taken place, there are plenty of quality players still available. Here are their best fits. ... Continue Reading
Could it Happen? Best Trade Destinations for LeBron James From Lakers

Could it Happen? Best Trade Destinations for LeBron James From Lakers

In the scenario that LeBron James and the Lakers seek a divorce, here are the three best trade fits for the future Hall of Famer. ... Continue Reading
The Basketball Tournament 2025: Yogi Ferrell, DJ Burns Jr. Among Players to Watch

The Basketball Tournament 2025: Yogi Ferrell, DJ Burns Jr. Among Players to Watch

The 2025 edition of The Basketball Tournament gets underway Friday. Here are the top names to watch, including former Kentucky standouts Willie Cauley-Stein and Archie Goodwin! ... Continue Reading
2025 NBA MVP Odds: Nikola Jokić, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Early Favorites

2025 NBA MVP Odds: Nikola Jokić, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Early Favorites

The early odds for the 2025 NBA MVP are out. Find out where the league's marquee players sit on the board. ... Continue Reading
LeBron James frustrated with Lakers since Westbrook trade — Fair or Not? | First Things First

LeBron James frustrated with Lakers since Westbrook trade — Fair or Not? | First Things First

Chris Broussard reacts to reports that LeBron James has been frustrated with the Los Angeles Lakers’ direction ever since the Russell Westbrook trade. Broussard breaks down whether that frustration is justified and what it means for the Lakers heading into the season. ... Continue Reading
Cheryl Miller gives her brother Reggie Miller his flowers

Cheryl Miller gives her brother Reggie Miller his flowers

Cheryl Miller joins Keyshawn Johnson to dive into her close relationship with brother Reggie Miller and gives him his flowers after he gave her some during his "All the Smoke" appearance. ... Continue Reading
NBA Free Agency Signings Tracker: Trail Blazers Re-Sign Damian Lillard

NBA Free Agency Signings Tracker: Trail Blazers Re-Sign Damian Lillard

NBA free agency officially opened on June 30, and teams have already secured deals with some of the biggest names on the open market. ... Continue Reading
2025-26 NBA Finals Odds: Clippers, Nuggets Rise With Recent Moves

2025-26 NBA Finals Odds: Clippers, Nuggets Rise With Recent Moves

While OKC is favored to repeat, two Western Conference rivals are moving up the board, including the Clippers, who landed Bradley Beal. See the latest. ... Continue Reading
Bradley Beal Will Reportedly Sign With Clippers After Buy Out from Suns

Bradley Beal Will Reportedly Sign With Clippers After Buy Out from Suns

Bradley Beal has his next home set after agreeing to a buy out with the Suns as he's reportedly set to sign a deal with the Clippers. ... Continue Reading
Mavericks favorites to land LeBron James, ‘I would sign up for that today’ | The Herd

Mavericks favorites to land LeBron James, ‘I would sign up for that today’ | The Herd

The Dallas Mavericks are favorites to trade for LeBron James. Colin Cowherd discusses his excitement over this rumor and asks if LeBron should be traded from the Lakers. ... Continue Reading
NBA Expansion Coming Soon? Silver Touches Topic, Potential Portland Sale

NBA Expansion Coming Soon? Silver Touches Topic, Potential Portland Sale

The NBA may finally be one step closer on the long road to expansion as commissioner Adam Silver provided new updates. ... Continue Reading
Paul Pierce Returns to Inglewood with 5-Star Phenom Nephew Jason Crowe Jr.

Paul Pierce Returns to Inglewood with 5-Star Phenom Nephew Jason Crowe Jr.

Paul Pierce sits down in Inglewood to talk growing up a Lakers fan, becoming a Celtics legend, and why his own friends wore Lakers gear to his games in Boston. He opens up about dodging gang violence, dreaming of the NBA, and why today’s players “be coasting.” Rising LA star Jason Crowe Jr. joins the convo as Pierce passes the torch to the next generation. 00:00 - Intro: Paul Pierce in Inglewood 03:59 - “Don’t start crying and sh*t…” – Keyshawn’s gym moment 05:14 - How one compliment changed Paul’s mindset 07:39 - Paul recalls gang activity and close calls in LA 09:27 - Almost went to the Olympics... for volleyball? 12:00 - Growing up idolizing Magic & Byron Scott 12:33 - “My own friends wore Laker gear to my Celtics games” 14:10 - Paul’s mom disinvites uncle over Laker gear 16:00 - Playing with a chip on his shoulder 16:57 - Paul’s top 5 LA athletes 19:10 - “I wasn’t Luka!” – On being out of shape in high school 25:00 - Jason Crowe Jr. joins the conversation 27:30 - Crowe’s rise + NIL vs driver’s license 31:10 - Could Paul’s McDonald’s class beat Bron’s? 37:40 - “You get 40 off 20 shots… is that hotdogging?” 42:00 - Reflections on LA legacy & what’s next ... Continue Reading
Brandon Jennings Lists Himself, LeBron & Kobe in Top 5 NBA Players to Skip College

Brandon Jennings Lists Himself, LeBron & Kobe in Top 5 NBA Players to Skip College

Brandon Jennings sits down with Keyshawn Johnson to reveal his Top 5 NBA players to skip college, including LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and himself. Jennings breaks down what it takes to go straight to the league and why these players stood out without playing a minute of college ball. ... Continue Reading
2025 NBA Sixth Man Of The Year Odds: Payton Pritchard Favored To Repeat

2025 NBA Sixth Man Of The Year Odds: Payton Pritchard Favored To Repeat

Will Boston's Payton Pritchard win the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year two years in a row? Here's what the early odds say. ... Continue Reading
2025 NBA Summer League Odds: Sacramento Kings' Championship Futures Surge

2025 NBA Summer League Odds: Sacramento Kings' Championship Futures Surge

NBA Summer League is underway. Which team will win the tournament, and which player goes home with MVP honors? Here are the odds. ... Continue Reading
Victor Wembanyama Cleared to Play After Season-Ending Blood Clots

Victor Wembanyama Cleared to Play After Season-Ending Blood Clots

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama says he expects to play this coming season and has been fully cleared after dealing with deep vein thrombosis in his shoulder for the last few months ... Continue Reading
Will LeBron James stay with the Lakers? | First Things First

Will LeBron James stay with the Lakers? | First Things First

The Los Angeles Lakers are transitioning from LeBron James’ timeline to Luka Doncic’s, and 4 teams are monitoring LeBron’s situation. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes discuss whether or not the Lakers and LeBron will stick together. ... Continue Reading